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Showdown at Wadata plaza as rival PDP factions fix meetings same day

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

major confrontation is expected today in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as two rival factions, one loyal to FCT Minister…

Suspected cultist nabbed as police crack down on gang activity

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Sulaiman Laja, was arrested by officers who had reportedly been monitoring his movements. Police spokesperson,…

Beware! Fake NELFUND student loan portal circulating online

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned students about a fake loan registration message going around online.

PDP condemns Kebbi school abductions

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The spokesman said apart from the Kebbi school incident, other abductions had taken place in Nasarawa, Plateau, Kano and Katsina…

Stop naming and shaming Nigeria – Envoy

Paul Dada

5 months ago

He said the unchecked flow of these weapons has exacerbated conflicts, prolonged insurgencies and intensified the activities of terrorist and…

Mass deactivation shrinks Nigeria’s active lines to 164.9m

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The NCC reported that active voice subscriptions plunged from 224.7 million in 2023 to 164.9 million by the end of…

INEC sends serious message to parties in Osun

Paul Dada

5 months ago

The REC appealed to all registered political parties in the state to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Electoral…

PDP queries Okpebholo over $250m investment

Paul Dada

5 months ago

Let us leave insults behind and show Edo people that leaders can disagree with honour, yet still place the progress…

Lagos launches free Statewide HIV Testing ahead World AIDS Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Dr. Animashaun explained that LSACA, in collaboration with development partners and community-based organisations, has deployed trained counsellor-testers, adequate testing kits,…

Isaac Fayose slams Brother: ‘You’re a Pig for attacking Obasanjo’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

He also demanded the return of money he claimed Obasanjo had acknowledged receiving, adding that he chose not to reply…

Massive glitch fraud hits Alpha Morgan Bank, N230m swept away

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Further investigation by Alpha Morgan Bank reportedly revealed that the total amount illegally moved from the accounts of NEM Insurance…

Eno sacks two aides, appoints new HoS

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Enobong Uwah, in Uyo,…

Lagos Assembly receives Sanwo-Olu’s request to present 2026 budget

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

He said the breach of legislative procedure informed the committee’s recommendation for nullification. The House adopted the recommendation in line…

Tinubu drops major revelation on Nigeria’s Youth future in Royal meeting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Tinubu said youth development remains central to his economic agenda, noting that reforms currently underway will position young Nigerians to…

Bashir Ahmad says Sharia law not responsible for Deborah’s killing

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

He also explained that the individuals involved in the violent act, could face death penalty if tried under the Sharia…

FCT NIPR unveils activities for celebration of 35th anniversary

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Ogadigbo said that public relations professionals had made Abuja not just Nigeria’s capital city, but a beacon of excellence in…

Nigerian Professor jailed five years for sexual harassment

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Ndifon, a public officer, was alleged to have sexually harassed many female students of the institution using his position to…

FG to build 500 CNG stations in three years

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Oluwole Adama, said the plan follows successful talks…

FG vows swift rescue of Kebbi Schoolgirls, reaffirms duty to protect citizens

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

He condemned the reprehensible attack on innocent students and the killing of school officials who were carrying out their noble…

Matawalle orders urgent rescue of abducted students in Kebbi

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

The Minister also urged security agents in the state to double down on their operations to ensure that the attackers…

Fayose explodes: ‘Obasanjo is a Mad Man, he Belongs to the Zoo’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Fayose further accused the former President of receiving money from him and demanded its return, saying: “I shall appreciate if…

Fleeing suspected drug barons abandon cannabis laden vehicle

Paul Dada

5 months ago

It added that no suspects were apprehended during the operation, as the individuals responsible deserted the vehicles and made a…

Atiku slams rising violence after Kebbi, Zamfara attack

Abimbola Aderinola

5 months ago

The former VP urged the federal government to prioritise the safety of citizens. He added that Nigeria should not continue…

NSCDC arrests 15, seizes eight trucks in Edo illegal mining bust

Paul Dada

5 months ago

He said the trucks’ drivers and assistants reportedly failed to present valid authorisation documents, leading to the arrest of nine…

African coalition slams COP30 forest fund

Paul Dada

5 months ago

“Instead of empowering African nations, the Facility risks tightening financial dependence and eroding local sovereignty over forest resources,” the Africa…

Dangote explains fuel price drop, warns against misinformation

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent fall in fuel prices happened because of the refinery’s own adjustments, not because the…

Political tsunami hits Taraba as assembly speaker, others dump PDP for APC

Paul Dada

5 months ago

With the latest defections, the entire 24-member assembly now sits under the banner of the APC.

VDM, Mr Jollof in security custody after in-flight fight

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Nigerian carrier United Nigeria Airlines has handed over social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM), and Mr Jollof, to airport security following…

Newswatch co-founder Dan Agbese is dead

Paul Dada

5 months ago

Agbese was a towering figure in the nation’s media landscape, decades after he first stepped into the newsroom. He was …

Tinubu pledges sweeping reforms to strengthen Nigerian judiciary

Paul Dada

5 months ago

Tinubu called on judicial officers to strengthen discipline within their ranks and ensure transparency in handling misconduct. He said only…

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